Better Than A Hallelujah

by Amy Grant
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Lyrics

A God an loves a lull a by in a (Dm)moth er’s tears in the dead of night are (Bb)bet ter than a hal le lu jah some times.

God of loves a drunk ard’s cry, the (Dm)sol dier’s plea not to let him die, (Bb)bet ter than a hal le lu jah some times.

(Dm)We pour out our (Bb)mis er ies, (F)God just hears a (C)mel o dy.

(Dm)Beau ti ful, the (Bb)mess we are; the (F)hon est cries of (C)break ing hearts

are bet ter than a hal le lu jah.

A God an hold ing on for life, in a (Dm)dy ing man giv ing up the fight, are (Bb)bet ter than a hal le lu jah some times.

Tears of shame for what’s been done, the (Dm)si lence when not the words won’t come, (Bb)are ter than a hal le lu jah some times.

(Dm)We pour out our (Bb)mis er ies, (F)God just hears a (C)mel o dy.

(Dm)Beau ti ful, the (Bb)mess we are; the (F)hon est cries of (C)break ing hearts

are bet ter than a hal le lu jah.

are bet ter than a hal le lu jah.

Bet ter than a church bell ring ing, bet ter than a choir sing ing (Gm7)out,

sing ing (Bb)out.

(Dm)We pour out our (Bb)mis er ies, (F)God just hears a (C)mel o dy.

(Dm)Beau ti ful, the (Bb)mess we are; the (F)hon est cries of (C)break ing hearts

are bet ter than a hal le lu jah.

are bet ter than a hal le lu jah.

Bet ter than a hal le lu jah.

Better Than A Hallelujah — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Better Than A Hallelujah" by Amy Grant in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Better Than A Hallelujah”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Better Than A Hallelujah"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Better Than A Hallelujah" by Amy Grant played in?
Better Than A Hallelujah is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Better Than A Hallelujah"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Better Than A Hallelujah" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Better Than A Hallelujah"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Better Than A Hallelujah"?
"Better Than A Hallelujah" was originally performed by Amy Grant. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Amy Grant can I play here?
Try "THAT'S WHAT LOVE IS FOR", "GROWN-UP CHRISTMAS LIST", "I NEED A SILENT NIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Better Than A Hallelujah" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.